My girlfriend wants a break to spend time on her own

I have just split up from my girlfriend because she wants a break to spend time on her own. I don’t really understand why she wants time on her ...

Question

I have just split up from my girlfriend because she wants a break to spend time on her own.

I don’t really understand why she wants time on her own when we live apart anyway. Is this common?

Answer

David writes:

Yes, very, very common indeed!

Brace yourself for the fact that it may spell the end of your relationship. However, that’s not inevitable. Give her time to sort herself out. At all costs, do not crowd her. Give her the space and time she needs.

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Christine adds:

I'm sorry about this – but, like David says, it is very common.

I think it is really to do with all the options people have nowadays in this uncertain world.

My best advice to you would be to give her the space she has requested. Also, I strongly advise you to get out and about with other friends and to have a good time. You need to lean on other friends at times like these. Also, it won't do your girlfriend any harm, to realise that you're a very popular guy with a great social life!

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